Hinton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHIN-tun / /ˈhɪn.tən/English; Old English
Meaning
Old English: high town; English: from the high settlement
Historical & Cultural Background
Hinton is derived from Old English elements meaning 'high' and 'town'. It is often used as a surname and has been adopted as a given name in modern times. The name reflects geographical features, commonly associated with elevated areas or settlements. It is relatively uncommon as a first name but has historical roots in English place names.
Trend Summary
The name Hinton has seen limited use as a first name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hinton was first seen in the United States in 1908. Hinton has ranked as high as #870 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Hinton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hinton (1944)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |